Vernette Doty

Director

vdoty@ucmerced.edu

Andrea Tafolla

Associate Director

atafolla@ucmerced.edu

Colin Gage

Bright Spark Scholars Coordinator

colingage@ucmerced.edu

I work with student tutors, staff, and drivers to help provide tutoring to local Merced-area kids.

Pricilla Cardenas

Community Engagement Coordinator

pricillacardenas@ucmerced.edu

Elijah Olson

Website Developer and Data Technician

4th Year, Computer Science, Philosophy

communityservice@ucmerced.edu

The man behind the screen... I manage the CEC website, data, and event pages, making resources easy to find, and helping students and staff succeed.

Veronica Diaz Fletes

Social Media and Outreach

4th Year, GASP Major - Visual Arts Emphasis, MBE Minor

communityservice@ucmerced.edu

I manage the Community Engagement Center’s social media platforms, where I create content to highlight our programs and promote new service events. I also support the center through outreach and administrative work, helping connect students with opportunities to get involved.

Michelle Clark

Service and Leadership Programs Student Assistant

3rd year Environmental Systems Science Major

communityservice@ucmerced.edu

I’m the student staff lead/ one time service coordinator. That means you can ask me about all things one time service- collaboration, service opportunities, and CatLife hour approval!

Melina Ramirez

Bright Spark Scholar Driver

More info coming soon!

communityservice@ucmerced.edu

Kasia Holland

Bright Spark Scholars Program Student Lead

4th Year, Psychology

communityservice@ucmerced.edu

I work for the long-term service project, Bright Spark Scholars Program, where I help manage some of the tutors by tracking their hours, driving them to the site, and more!

Isabella Carter

communityservice@ucmerced.edu